The Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon takes place on Saturday and Sunday, October 20-21, 2012. Events include the Coastal 5K, and the popular Doggie Dash and High Heel Race. The Doggie Dash and High Heel Race both support the Grand Strand Humane Society. When looking for accommodations, the Myrtle Beach Marriott is among the top resorts in Myrtle Beach.

Located on private, ocean-front property in the Grande Dunes community, the Myrtle Beach Marriott offers over 400 spacious rooms, fine dining, golf and tennis. Runners can enjoy a pre-race run on the beach or unwind with a massage post race in our on-site spa. It offers a wonderful location packed with amenities among Barefoot Landing Myrtle Beach hotels.

As one of several beachfront resorts in Myrtle Beach, this hotel has more amenities than any other destination in the Carolinas. Resort activities and amenities include championship golf, tennis, fitness center, and indoor/outdoor pools. Our outdoor oceanside pools are an oasis overlooking the ocean. Full on-site European day spa offers treatments for rest and rejuvenation. Accommodations include luxurious bedding, high-speed Internet, marble bathrooms. The resort features three restaurants and a bar to complement guests' dining experience.

For reservations and the special rate for this event, please visit the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon website. The Marriott is offering a nightly rate of $109 for a two-double bed standard room. For other rates or types of rooms, please call Marriott directly at 1-800-228-9290.

About the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande DunesThe Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes provides the perfect balance of resort accommodations and business-friendly amenities, ideal for all types of travelers. If you're booking space for an organization or company event, our Myrtle Beach resort's 45,000 square feet of meeting space will meet your needs perfectly. The resort offers 405 luxurious guest rooms, most with ocean views, equipped with two telephones with separate lines, data ports, and high-speed internet. As part of the Grande Dunes, an upscale 2,200-acre plantation-style residential community, we offer more amenities than most other resorts at Myrtle Beach and the Carolinas. Activities include championship golf, tennis, fitness center, large beachfront pool with a waterslide, a European spa with an indoor pool, or the simple but priceless pleasure of sitting on our pristine beach. When looking for Grand Strand Myrtle Beach hotels, the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes is one of the finest in the Carolinas.